------------------------------------------------- DENTAL • MATERIALS * Study of physical and chemical properties of the metallic and non-metallic materials used in dentistry OBJECTIVES 1. In order to know the basic physical and chemical properties as they are related to its manipulation by the dentist. 2. To bridge the gap between the knowledge obtained in the basic courses like chemistry‚ physics and its relation… Physical properties: hardness‚ strength‚ brittleness Chemical
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x-rays through an object or body Dental radiograph - A photographic image produced on film by the passage of x-rays through teeth and related structures Radiography - The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of film to x-rays Dental Radiography - The making of radiographs of the teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of film to x-rays Dental Radiographer - Any person who positions‚ exposes‚ and processes dental x-ray film Diagnosis - The process
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Topic- Dental problems and how to prevent them Specific Purpose: To inform the class about the 3 most common dental problems and how they can be prevented Thesis Statement: I am going to tell you about the 3 most common dental problems which are gum disease‚ bad breath‚ and mouth ulcers and also ways to prevent them. Introduction: Don’t you wish we could get away with eating anything and not worry about problems occurring in the mouth like cavities which then lead to getting fillings‚ your gums
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DENTAL CEMENTS | BY ROBIN LAMBERT | DENTAL MATERIALS/ ANDREA BEAN | Wednesday‚ February 22‚ 2012 | DENTAL CEMENTS Dental cements have a variety of uses and properties‚ upon which the American Dental Association and International Standards Organization have classified them. Type I cements are considered luting agents‚ which hold a cast restoration (such as a crown‚ bridge or veneer) to a tooth. Type II cements are used to restore teeth. Type III cements--called liners and bases--are placed
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Proposal for Dental Insurance in India [pic] Introduction There are various kinds of health/medical insurance in modern times‚ and insurance for dental health is one of its significant aspects. Dentistry is a medical discipline that addresses the oral health of an individual. Dental insurance is offered to individuals and families who obtain their dental insurance coverage through large groups or through their employers or people go for Dental Insurance on individual basis. Dental Insurance
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work in the dental field. For that reason‚ it was a surprise for me that Dental field was not the unique career which corresponds with my interest and personality type. Even though Dental Hygiene was not in my top ten strong occupations‚ it fit in the first two of five top interest areas according to the Strong Interest Inventory. While doing my research‚ I understand the difference between an associate degree and a bachelor degree. For instance‚ I did not know that to become a dental hygienist in
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insurance evolution‚ trends‚ current trends 6. Need of insurance 7. Dental insurance around the world 8. Current scenario of dental insurance in india Review of literature 1. History/evolution of dental insurance 2. Current trends of insurance in various countries 3. Dental insurance in India 4. Payment system for dentist 5. New challenges Discussion Summary and conclusion References DENTAL INSURANCE INTRODUCTION: World Health Organization (WHO) defines health
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~ THE RESPONSABILITIES OF A DENTAL ASSISTANT~ This will inform you of the responsible duties of the Dental Assistant (DA). It is estimated that careers in Dental Assisting are expected to grow by 31% between the years 2010 to 2013. Due to ongoing and current technology‚ oral and general health will continue to increase the demand for preventative dental services. A dental assistant is a oral health care professional trained to provide supportive procedures and services to the dentist
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Dental caries is an irreversible microbial disease of the calcified tissue characterised by demineralization of the inorganic portion and destruction of the organic substance of the tooth which often leads to cavitations. Smoking and its relation to dental caries is a subject of controversy. Early reports in literature indicated that smoking actually helped reducing dental caries (9‚10‚11). Schmidt‚ in 1951‚ supported this belief when he reported that increase in tobacco smoking was followed by
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Dental Hygienists are members in the developing field of dentistry. The main function of Dental Hygienists is to examine patients mouth’s for diseases‚ and abnormalities‚ educating their patients on maintaining proper oral hygiene‚ and keeping healthy teeth and gums. In the near future‚ the dentistry field has significant job placement and earning. Dental Hygienists also have the opportunity for caring‚ and dedicating their time to individuals to help impact the overall health of the society. When
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